A New ‘Marvel Rivals’ Mode Brings in Some ‘Marvel Zombies’

About a year after release, Marvel rivals Getting PvE (Player Versus Enemy) mode for the first time “Marvel Zombies“

As the name suggests, the mod is a collaboration with Marvel Animation and is based on the recent Disney+ animated series of the same name. In the game, four players will take on an endless army of elixirs as Thor, Magic, Punisher, Jeff the Shark, and Blade, who each have different buffs or abilities for this mode. Players will also fight against two bosses: the zombie Namor and the Scarlet Witch in her “Queen of the Dead” form, both of which are from the show. The mode is a fun inclusion—zombies were all the rage for mainstream video games back in the day, and it’s easy to imagine. rival This was even without any TV synergy.

NetEase is currently keeping quiet about what rewards or progression await with this new “zombie” mode weeks agoReleased by the developer Marvel rivals Gotta get something zombie-Themed skins for characters like Blade, Spider-Man and Scarlet Witch are a fun addition just in time for the spooky season. Hopefully more PvE modes are on the horizon, and not just tied to the MCU project.

Both more information about the “Zombie” mode and a longer trailer will arrive ahead of launch on Thursday, October 23.

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